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International Academic Mobility Opportunities at ITMO University
Master’s Degree ++ Conference: The Plenary Session in Review
…The program of the conference, which was this year hosted by ITMO University, revolved around comprehensive discussions of key questions faced by developers and lecturers of modern Master’s programs. Solutions to these issues aim to enhance the potential of students and develop the organizational forms of network and international cooperation of universities within t…
29.04.2019
Song of the Month: April 2019
…he zoo and embarked on an adventure in a rowboat. They spent some wonderful time with a family of dolphins and after a delicious dinner of seaweeds came back full of new impressions and new dreams. Now I get to sing it with my son, and it still makes smile every time. Here’s to new adventures and new dreams (and reconnecting with your inner child)! Vadim G: Li…
26.04.2019
How to Catch a Particle: Physicists Found a Way to Make Ion Traps More Efficient
…very time in a different direction, which means that it was not caused by the overall tilt of the machine. After studying the literature on vibromechanics, I came to the conclusion that it’s the so-called nonlinear friction that is to blame. Then I realized that this phenomenon can be found in radio-frequency traps that we study. We applied the method of complete sep…
26.04.2019
Dragon Anatomy and Folk Tales: Physicist and Anthropologist Discuss Game of Thrones
… volume when it freezes, which is what happens to the insides of the Wall. The dragon, in essence, fills the cracks and cavities within the wall with liquid hydrogen, and expansion coupled with the shockwave splits the Wall from the inside. To sum up: a dragon’s organism produces a gas, mostly likely hydrogen, which combusts in contact with a spark. When a dragon …
26.04.2019
English Teachers Unite at NATE Convention
… “The NATE Convention gave us a valuable opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the country, and beyond. They are eager to develop their skills, become better professionals, and, what is also important, they are ready to share their knowledge and unique experience with others. This conference created a very encouraging environment for profes on Environment and Development “Our Common Future” in 1987. In 2015, the UN published 17 Sustainable Development Goals (a set of goals for future international collaboration), which rep…
25.04.2019
ITMO Graduate Mikhail Galkin on PhD Studies in Germany and the Importance of Believing in Oneself
…ady had the experience of working part-time for several companies, and had to decide whether I wanted to stay in science or opt for working in the industry instead. The decision was fairly simple, as I was really interested in topics my research was exploring. I wanted to continue with my work, to dig deeper, to expand my knowledge. I’ve been obsessed with compute…
25.04.2019
This Weekend in St. Petersburg: April 27-28
…au, Charles Rivière and Charles-Claude Bachelier, as well as modern photographs of this architectural masterpiece. The exhibition is held from April 24 to May 5, 2019. Admission is free. Jazz Evening with Jamie Davis From memento mori to memento vivere: should you happen to be missing the now-regular jazz shindigs at Hotel Ambassador, rejoice in knowing that…
24.04.2019
Urban Change Week: Do Your Bit to Change the City for the Better
…A public map is an interactive map where you leave notes about your impressions, as well as map various buildings, streets and districts. These mappings are often accompanied by simple online survey forms. Such public participation GIS are now gaining momentum, as they offer a unique feature: they collect people’s subjective opinions on different spots and link them …
24.04.2019